Robot weds couple in Japan

Published: 18 May 2010 y., Tuesday
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This wedding has been billed as a world first. The first time, that is, that a wedding has been presided over by a robot. The i-Fairy robot is normally used in museums and science exhibits to direct visitors, but it was reprogrammed on this occasion to direct the bride and groom.


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